Secrets Beneath the Surface

This chapter begins with light-hearted banter among hosts before shifting to a serious exploration of a covert CIA operation during the Cold War focused on the sunken Soviet submarine K-129. It details the complexities of Project Azorian, including challenges in retrieval, engineering innovations, and the strategic need for secrecy. The discussion weaves together historical anecdotes and technical intricacies while highlighting the significance of this ambitious operation in the context of U.S.-Soviet relations.